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Methamphetamine Harm Reduction Project Launch Event

Integrating harm reduction strategies into hospital settings for people who use methamphetamine You are invited to attend this virtual launch event for the Methamphetamine Harm Reduction Project, being led by researchers at Parkwood Institute Research, a program of Lawson Health Research Institute...

You are invited to London Health Research Day

LHRD 2021 is going virtual, offering a wide range of workshops, a keynote lecture, and several days dedicated to research presentations. Research posters will be available to view from May 7 to May 18. Workshops and the keynote presentation will take place on May 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m...

COVID-19 shown to leave unique lung fingerprint

Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) have developed and tested an artificial neural network for diagnosing COVID-19. The AI system was trained to learn and recognize patterns in ultrasound lung scans of patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection at London Health Sciences Centre...

COVID-19 shown to leave unique lung fingerprint

LONDON, ON – Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) developed and tested an artificial neural network for diagnosing COVID-19. The AI system was trained to learn and recognize patterns in ultrasound lung scans of patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection at London Health Sciences...

New transportation resource for youth in crisis

Transitional aged youth in Middlesex County now have access to a free transportation resource to access mental health services. Called the County Transport initiative, it will help youth ages 16 to 25 in Lucan, Parkhill, Exeter and Strathroy-Caradoc get the mental health care they need, when they...

New transportation resource for youth in crisis

LONDON, ON – Transitional aged youth in Middlesex County now have access to a free transportation resource to access mental health services. Called the County Transport initiative, it will help youth ages 16 to 25 in Lucan, Parkhill, Exeter and Strathroy-Caradoc get the mental health care they need...

London Health Research Day 2021 - VIRTUAL

Discover London's health research community by joining learners and researchers virtually at the 2021 London Health Research Day scheduled for May 11. London Health Research Day is an opportunity to learn about research happening in labs and clinics across the city while engaging in scientific...

Clinical use of EpiSign proven for diagnosing rare heritable disorders

A study led by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) provides clinical validation of EpiSign, a molecular genomics test that diagnoses rare, heritable neurodevelopmental conditions. Invented at Lawson by Dr. Bekim Sadikovic, the diagnostic test uses machine learning to analyze the...

Pinpointing the role of language disruptions in psychosis

The ability of humans to use language may also be what puts us at the unique risk of developing psychosis, a subset of mental illness characterized by changes in emotions, impaired functioning, and a disconnection from reality. Difficulties with communication – both the ability to use language and...

Pinpointing the role of language disruptions in psychosis

LONDON, ON - The ability of humans to use language may also be what puts us at the unique risk of developing psychosis, a subset of mental illness characterized by changes in emotions, impaired functioning, and a disconnection from reality. Difficulties with communication – both the ability to use...

Clinical use of EpiSign proven for diagnosing rare heritable disorders

LONDON, ON – A study led by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) provides clinical validation of EpiSign, a molecular genomics test that diagnoses rare, heritable neurodevelopmental conditions. Invented at Lawson by Dr. Bekim Sadikovic, the diagnostic test uses machine learning...

Dialysis patients four times more likely to die from COVID-19 infection

Patients in Ontario with chronic kidney conditions who require dialysis have a significantly increased likelihood of contracting and dying from COVID-19, new research from Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has shown. Study author Dr. Peter Blake says the research emphasizes the...

Dialysis patients four times more likely to die from COVID-19 infection

LONDON, ON - Patients in Ontario with chronic kidney conditions who require dialysis have a significantly increased likelihood of contracting and dying from COVID-19, new research from Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has shown. Study author Dr. Peter Blake says the research...